Christina “Tina” Marie Eaton, 61, of Welcome, MD passed away on September 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 24, 1957 in LaPlata, MD to the late Sylvester McCarthy (Chick) Greer and the late Beulah Catherine Greer, she is also preceded in death by her son, Matthew Christopher Eaton; and sisters, Gloria Robertson and Jackie Lancaster.  Tina is survived by her loving husband, Gary Michael Eaton; sons, Michael Anthony Eaton and Marshal McCarthy Eaton; brother,...

Florence Anna Garvey passed away on September 16, 2018 in the loving care of her family. Born on December 7,1922 in Andalusia, PA to Quinto Diamanti and Elisa (Cittadini) Diamanti, Florence (Anna) attended Bensalem High and graduated from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, PA. She married her husband, William Edward Garvey Jr. (Bill) in 1945. They lived in La Plata, MD for 56 years raising a family of nine children. Florence was an artist who taught art in...

Bud Smith, II, 56, of Newburg, MD passed away on September 14, 2018 at home. Born in Syracuse, NY on May 1, 1962 to the late Howard Walter Smith and the late Elva Mae Smith, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Smith.  Bud is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl; and sister, Sandra Wilson. Bud was a truck driver.  He enjoyed playing cards, going to the beach and cruising. Services are pending.

  Larry Hughes Lebo, 78, of LaPlata, MD passed away on September 12, 2018 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Born in Pennsylvania on November 2, 1939 to the late Howard Lebo and Irene Lebo, he is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Yolanda Lebo.  Larry is survived by his daughter, Becky Payne; son Paul Plaschko; sisters, Mary Ann Bevard and Sandra Abbott; grandchild, Nicole Edwards and her husband, Jae; and great-grandchild, Alex Edwards. After...

Edward L. Swann, 72, of Newburg, MD passed away at home on September 12, 2018. Born January 26, 1946 to the late Wilson E. Swann and Dorothy A. Wise, Edward Lee was a carpenter and waterman whose hobbies included woodworking, gardening and boating. He loved his dogs and cats, and his morning cup of coffee. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, and a sailor who proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Robert A. Swann. He...

Lt. Col. Charles E. Morrison, Jr. (Ret.), 86, of LaPlata, MD died on September 7, 2018 peacefully at home with loved ones.  Charles "Ol'man" was born January 25, 1932 in Bronxsville, NY to Margaret (Blair) and Charles E. Morrison, Sr.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Starley (Hunsberger) Morrison; son, Charles E. Morrison, III (Mary); daughters, Mary Morrison Seymour (Bill), Sarah Morrison Demirkan (Nuhan) and Nancy Morrison Fiorile (George); grandchildren,...

FRANCISCA CRUZ (Age 90) On September 2, 2018, Francisca Cruz, a native of Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully with her grandson, Ariel A. De Jesus, Jr. by her side, at the La Plata Genesis Rehabilitation Center, La Plata, Maryland. She is survived by her beloved children: Ginger J. Vilmenay, Louise Hassele, Guy Hassele, Constance Correa, Lillian Gordon. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

EDITH “JEAN” FINK  (Age 96) On August 29, 2018, Edith “Jean” Fink, a native Washingtonian, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at the Elizabeth Adam Crump rehabilitation center in Glen Allen, Virginia.  Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband Julian C. Fink Jr.  She is survived by her beloved sons Julian C. Fink III; Barry J. Fink and his wife Judy; and Dennis C. Fink and his wife Virginia.  She is also survived by her five...

Shirley Johnson Blair, 81, of LaPlata, MD passed away at her home on August 27, 2018. Shirley was born in LaPlata, MD to the late Louis Johnson and the late Elizabeth L. Johnson.  Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Crystal Blair; brother, Louis Johnson; and sister, Ann E. Green.  The family will receive friends at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (201 St. Mary’s Ave., LaPlata, MD) on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 9AM to 10AM; Funeral Mass will...